Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
180200200 | Source comprises or includes energy derived from force of nature (e.g., sun, wind) | 75 |
20080202825 | Smart electrical retrofit - Smart Electrical Retrofit for existing and new gasoline vehicles is alternative electrical driving mode. The Retrofit creates Bi-Drive Vehicle from existing and new gasoline vehicles. The driver has a choice to drive the vehicle in present gasoline mode, and switch to a cheaper and pollution free electrical driving mode. | 08-28-2008 |
20080257614 | Reads-77 - Renewable Energy Advanced Device Solution is at least wind powered and comprises at least a motor, a battery cell, a clutch means, a generator armature, a communication means configured with a capacitance means and operatively connected to an accelerator pedal. The communication means is configured for directing the flow of energy from the capacitance means to the battery cell means and from the battery cell means to the motor. The motor of the vehicle is configured with harnesses communicatively connecting the generator armature with the capacitance means, the capacitance means with the communication means, and the communication means with the battery cell means responsive for supplying electrical energy to the motor and other electrical appliances for the vehicle. The communication means transfers electrical energy to kinetic energy that propels the vehicle and comprises means to connect the motor to enable the flow of electricity. The motor is configured with regenerative braking means responsive for conservation of energy by means of transferring the kinetic energy back to electrical energy when pressure on the accelerator pedal is released to enable the conversion energy to initially slow down vehicle. | 10-23-2008 |
20080271934 | Motor vehicle energy converter - An energy conversion apparatus using recovered energy sources including motor vehicle kinetic energy and wind resistance, supplemented by liquefied air transferred to the vehicle and by solar radiation thereto. The energy sources are combined, as available, to drive a compressor for supplying intake working fluid of a motor vehicle prime mover. | 11-06-2008 |
20090084615 | Solar Powered Irrigation Machine - An apparatus and method of moving a mobile tower using solar power are disclosed for use with an irrigation system. The disclosed improvement includes a solar panel with a collecting surface to convert light energy to electrical energy, an electrical charge source in communication with the solar panel to receive electrical energy, and a motor to drive a ground-engaging wheel in communication with the electrical charge source. The improvement also includes a direction control system for regulating rotation of the solar panel and a tilt assembly for adjusting the angle of the solar panel to maintain the disposition of the collecting surface in alignment with the direction of incoming sunlight. The method of moving the mobile tower includes collecting light energy with a solar panel, converting the light energy into electrical energy, and driving a wheel of the mobile tower with a motor powered by the converted electrical energy. | 04-02-2009 |
20090200089 | WIND-POWERED, BATTERY-ENERGIZED ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A vehicle has a frame with a body including a front and roof. The vehicle includes an electric motor energized by a battery pack, containing batteries, and connected to a battery charger/regulator. A driveshaft operatively connected to and driven by the motor propels the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle further includes at least a pair of venturi effect air nozzle windstream accelerators comprising the design of the front of the vehicle, the front of the vehicle being wedge-shaped, having a sharp edge, generally horizontal and close to the surface or road upon which the vehicle travels, the front sloping backward and upward to the roof of the vehicle, thereby scooping up the horizontal headwind column of air developed upon vehicle movement. The accelerators further include at least a pair of venturi effect structures mounted on the roof, each containing a wind-electric generator, operatively connected to the battery charger/regulator. | 08-13-2009 |
20090277699 | POWER-GENERATING PLUG-AND-PLAY VEHICLE - A power-generating plug-and-play vehicle is provided, which includes a main vehicle body, a plurality of solar cell units coupled to the vehicle, a gear-driven power unit, a power storage unit, an accelerator unit and a drum-motor-driven power unit. The plurality of solar cell units are capable of converting solar energy to electrical energy, which is in turn stored in the power storage unit. The gear-driven power unit converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, which is also stored in the power storage unit. The accelerator unit and the drum-motor-driven power unit convert between mechanical energy and electrical energy, thereby appropriately adjusting the means for driving the main vehicle body. The plurality of solar cell units may be removed and the angle at which the solar cell panel is mounted may be adjusted via gearing of the solar cell panel and the gear-driven power unit. Wind energy may be converted to electrical energy while the vehicle is in motion, and the electrical energy is stored in the power storage unit. | 11-12-2009 |
20090288890 | Very efficient and safe solar car - A Solar Car that is safer and far more ecologically benign than any automobile on the road today. All of its solar panels would serve a secondary purpose besides providing power. As a thin vehicle whose chasis was no wider than forty five inches, it would need an electrical system less than ninety seven volts. Connected in series, the four or five solar panels contemplated in this patent would provide most of the power. To make sure that one could use their vehicle regularly, there would also be a supplemental plug in capacity. | 11-26-2009 |
20090288891 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR EXPANDABLE PHOTOVOLTAIC PANEL ELECTRICITY GENERATION - An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for expandable photovoltaic electricity generation for a motorized vehicle. The present invention includes one or more retractable photovoltaic panels configured to increase solar energy collection when deployed. The invention further comprises a storage module configured to hold the photovoltaic panels when not in use. The storage module is portable with the motorized vehicle. | 11-26-2009 |
20090301796 | Air electric vehicle - An all electric vehicle that produces zero CO2 emissions and capable of traveling an unlimited amount of mileage is presented. This vehicle is considered air and electric because it uses a wind turbine generator, compressed air and a high voltage battery to generate electricity to power the DC motors that drive this vehicle. Therefore this vehicle is called the Wind Turbine Generator Air Electric Vehicle (WTGAEV). There exists an integrated system that enables this vehicle to maintain a consistent energy supply to automatically recharge the high voltage battery. This integrated system consists of a wind turbine generator (WTG), air motor, air compressor, air tank, and battery. The power train receives its energy from the motion of the vehicle. When the vehicle is in forward motion the air flow from the nose of the vehicle is collected and directed toward the blades of the WTG which generates electric. | 12-10-2009 |
20100000804 | Solar vehicle - A solar vehicle includes a vehicle body, a solar panel mounted on the vehicle body, and a vehicle battery and a conversion device arranged inside the vehicle body. The vehicle body contains therein a vehicle load connected to the vehicle battery. The conversion device includes a conversion circuit, a power flow sensor, multiple input and output ports. The conversion circuit includes a DC bus and various converters (such as DC/DC, bi-directional DC/DC, bi-directional AC/DC converter, and inverter). The power flow sensor detects power flow received in the input ports and feeds the power to the conversion circuit for conversion. The solar panel provides electrical power from solar power generation to the conversion device, which after carrying out conversion, supplies the power through the output ports to the vehicle load and the vehicle battery. As such, the electrical power received by the input ports is subjected to conversion by the conversion device and thus output through the output ports and the power flow sensor detects the power flow of the input power to select one or more of the input ports to supply electrical power to the conversion device for conversion and supply of the power to the vehicle battery. | 01-07-2010 |
20100006351 | Electric vehicle with contra-recgarge system - An electrically powered vehicle that is recharged and self-energized during travel by apparatus interconnecting drive wheels with generators. Preferably gear means are provided through mechanical rotation of the vehicle wheels to drive ancillary generators for recharging current. Generator-motor units are arranged at each wheel of the vehicle. A battery system is recharged by the generator units responsive to a controller. Back-up systems to recharge the battery system such as photoelectric or solar electric panels and/or electromagnetic-induction charging levers, are included. An on-board computerized controller regulates the flow of generated current to the battery system and the flow of stored current to the motor units. | 01-14-2010 |
20100006352 | Cannon-shaped wind turbines for electric vehicles - A wind energy device is formed of one or more units. Each unit is formed of funnel or cannon-shaped receptacles for receiving wind are assembled in a pin-wheel fashion. The receptacles are formed as units. Each unit, which includes two cannon-shaped receptacles, is connected so as to be longitudinally aligned with slanted opening faces, preferably at a 45 degree angle, facing outward to receive wind therein and with two additional cannon-shaped receptacles located on each side face of the two aligned cannon-shaped receptacles preferably at the point where the two connect to each other. | 01-14-2010 |
20100018784 | Vehicle with electric motor and method for designing said vehicle - A vehicle operated by an electric motor ( | 01-28-2010 |
20100018785 | ELECTRIC CHARGING ROOF ON AN AUTOMOBILE - The present invention relates to an electric charging roof on an automobile. The present invention can be or a method of manufacture of an automobile having a body with an interior, a roof attached to the body, a layer of paint coated on top of the roof, an energy storage unit located within the interior of the body, and a layer of photovoltaic material deposited on top of the layer of paint to form a solar panel connected to the energy storage unit. | 01-28-2010 |
20100101874 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 04-29-2010 |
20100108411 | AIR POWER ENERGY TRANSFORMATION TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY FOR HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - A vehicle having one or more small vehicle-mounted electricity generating wind turbines located within an area of wind recirculation. The electricity generated is used to recharge vehicle batteries, partially power an auxiliary electric propulsion motor, or supply vehicle parasitic loads. | 05-06-2010 |
20100116565 | SOLAR CELL SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A solar cell system for vehicles and a control method thereof, wherein even when a change of electric power generated from a solar cell is high, the variable voltage devices and the constant voltage devices selectively distribute the electric power according to the electric power without changing voltage. Accordingly, energy efficiency can be improved, the number of components can be reduced without using a voltage converter, and energy conversion loss can be decreased. Further, electric power generated from the solar cell is used for ventilation, air purification, cool and warmth, and convenience devices of a vehicle. Thus, a driver is provided with a controlled environment when riding on the vehicle. Accordingly, the present invention can meet a driver's requirements for the utilization of convenience devices and can provide a comfortable interior environment. | 05-13-2010 |
20100122855 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122856 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122857 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122858 | Motor Vehicles - A wind-powered pneumatic engine including one or more impeller chambers and one or more impellers disposed in the impeller chambers is provided. One or more air inlets for receiving external wind resistance airflow are disposed on the impeller chambers, and the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. The wind-powered pneumatic engine further includes an air-jet system for jetting HPCA into the impeller chambers, and the internal high-pressure compressed air jetted by the air-jet system in conjunction with the external wind resistance airflow entering the air inlets drives the impellers to operate to generate power output. In the present invention, the external resistance airflow around a motor vehicle moving at a speed is converted into power for use, which greatly reduces energy consumption and improves the moving speed of a motor vehicle. A motor vehicle equipped with wind-powered pneumatic engine is also provided. | 05-20-2010 |
20100170727 | HYBRID-POWERED ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLE USING HUMAN, ELECTRIC, AND SOLAR POWER INPUTS - The present invention is directed to a vehicle that can be powered via integrated power systems involving human pedaling, electric and solar energy, a wheel drive power transmission system for the vehicle that can also operate in reverse direction, and an integrated solar/electric power system for mobile systems. The unique design for vehicle power transmission systems enables human pedaling and electric motor to power the vehicle independently. The electric motor is powered by batteries charged by either or both household 11.0 VAC plug-in sources and the solar panels integrated to the exterior of the vehicle. | 07-08-2010 |
20100193260 | Electric car with maximized solar assist - The present invention is an electric car with a maximized solar panel assist. Since batteries are normally charged at night while solar energy is created during the day, this system creates an almost continuous flow of electricity to the batteries. Since the weight and cost of the batteries are the main handicap for electric cars and a continuous flow of electricity minimizes the need for a large and expensive battery system, this is the most logical way to build a viable electric car. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193261 | Cost effective system for supplying solar electricity to both an extended range electric vehicle and a nearby building - The present invention is a system for supplying a long range electric vehicle and a nearby building with electricity from the sun in a cost effective way. Not only is the overall system totally efficient in the sense that virtually all solar electricity generated will be used, but the tilting solar roof that tracks the sun is a more efficient way to generate electricity than the normal method of putting stationary solar panels on the roof of a building or vehicle. Similarly, the car contemplated in the present invention will be able to achieve a far longer daily range than similarly priced electric cars. Because of the synergistic approach used, the overall system can play a significant part in weaning the world away from fossil fuels without creating huge costs that cash strapped consumers can't bear. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193262 | Light power-saving foldable electric wheelchair having a solar energy charging unit - A light power-saving foldable electric wheelchair having a solar energy charging unit, A hand direction operation unit is fixed on a left elbow ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100206646 | OXYHYDROGEN VEHICLE - An oxyhydrogen vehicle includes an oxyhydrogen generating unit for electrolytically converting an electrolyte into oxyhydrogen gas, a combustible fuel supply unit for storing combustible fuel, an engine unit coupled to the oxyhydrogen generating unit and the combustible fuel supply unit, and an electric power supply system electrically connected to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for providing electric power thereto. The electric power supply system includes: a storage battery; an alternator driven by the engine unit to generate an electrical output, and electrically connected to the storage battery; a current controller electrically connecting the storage battery and the alternator to the oxyhydrogen generating unit for controlling electric current flow to the oxyhydrogen generating unit; and an auxiliary electricity generating unit electrically connected to the storage battery, and driven by renewable energy resources so as to generate an electrical output for charging the storage battery. | 08-19-2010 |
20100263947 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSIDE A TRUCK/SEMI/VEHICLE - A method for generating electricity from solar power to an electrical system inside a truck/semi/vehicle relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100300775 | Air turbine engine for moving vehicle - The invention discloses a non-fuel combusting air turbine assembly suitable as an auxiliary or primary power propulsion system for a vehicle. The systems include an air turbine engine powered by a compressor mechanism to increase the potential energy that is harnessed by the turbines, having a noise reducing air intake section for delivering air to the compressor. Additionally, the systems include a turbine mechanism composed of plural sets of stationary vanes and rotating vanes, preferably arranged alternatively, and a battery rechargeable by a generator operable by the rotating turbine vanes. | 12-02-2010 |
20100314179 | Recreational and utility three or four-wheeled recumbent cycle with on-demand zero emmissions electric motor and multi-geared manual pedal drive - One embodiment of a single person recumbent three or four-wheeled, zero emissions utility and recreational cycle vehicle provided with an electric motor driven from a battery and a multiple geared manual pedal mechanism with rear axle derailleur allowing the user to either select individually, or select simultaneously, electric powered or manual pedaling locomotion; also incorporating a rear axle limited slip differential and extra wide tires; and incorporating modular frame, canopy and rear axle design and construction, front and rear disc brakes, a highly-visible canopy; and incorporating a multi-purpose trailer or accessory hitch or receiver for attaching on-board cargo and material carrying devices or for towing of other vehicles for transport of personnel and materials. | 12-16-2010 |
20110031043 | SELF-CHARGING ELECTRICAL CAR WITH WIND ENERGY RECOVERY SYSTEM - An energy recovery system for a vehicle comprises an electrical generator provided within a housing. The housing is rotatable relative to the vehicle about a housing axis. The energy recovery system further comprises a wind turbine comprising a set of blades rotatable about a blade axis extending transverse to the housing axis. The wind turbine is supported by the housing and is rotatable with the housing. The electrical generator is coupled to the wind turbine and configured to convert the rotational energy of the set of blades into electrical energy. | 02-10-2011 |
20110100731 | PERPETUAL FUEL-FREE ELECTRIC VEHICLE - The invention is a method used to generate an adequate electrical power to charge a plurality of storage batteries driving a perpetual, fuel-free electric vehicle or alike. The batteries supply adequate power to at least one electric motor to propel the vehicle and supply electricity to all other vehicle instruments such as lights, wipers, defogger, etc. Two alternative, green energy sources are used to continuously charge the batteries: solar energy generated from solar panels covering every and all possible areas of the vehicle's exterior surface and wind energy generated by one or more electric generators driven by one or more wind turbines mounted within the vehicle and placed under its exterior surface. All or most front, top and side wind streams, surrounding the vehicle, are channeled through air passages. Each air passage is designed as a funnel-like air duct where the end of the air duct with the smaller cross-sectional area is directed into the entry of the wind turbine system to accelerate the streamlined winds. The energy of the aggregated and accelerated winds is harnessed by one or more wind turbine systems placed in the path of the wind streams. Each wind turbine system has an electric generator to convert the rotational energy of the turbine's shaft into electric energy. The output of each wind turbine generator is applied to a controller unit where electric voltage is regulated and converted, if necessary, to charge the plurality of storage batteries. The outputs of the solar panels are also applied to the controller unit to be regulated and converted if necessary to charge the plurality of storage batteries. The controller unit continuously charges the batteries of the electric vehicle whether the vehicle is stopped or running. The controller unit is also connected to an external, stand-by power supply unit used only to charge the batteries under unexpected circumstances such as system failure. | 05-05-2011 |
20110162896 | Mode of transportation type having inner-motorized omniwheel apparatus and method of control - A mode of transpiration type employing a plurality of inner-motorized omniwheel apparatus comprising at least one electric motor or an ignited fueled motor, and supported by a zero degree rotating motorized yoke having hydraulic actuation, and managed by control system modes that enables a said vehicle type to transport an operator, a passenger and cargo in any given manner, and powered by a battery array that is charged by an electrical grid source, and by a renewable energy power system. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162897 | VEHICLE SOLAR PANEL ARRAY WITH HIGH VOLTAGE OUTPUT - An automotive vehicle may include a plurality of solar cells electrically connected to form a solar panel array having a minimum output voltage at a specified standard solar irradiance. The vehicle may also include a battery pack having an output voltage at least equal to the minimum output voltage of the array and configured to provide energy for moving the vehicle. The vehicle may further include a controller configured to selectively electrically connect the array and battery pack to trickle charge the battery pack. | 07-07-2011 |
20110168459 | Mobile Kinetic Wind Generator System - An electrical power generation system that supplies electrical power to a vehicle is described herein. Rotational energy for the generator is provided by a motor having a paddle assembly. The forward or reverse motion of a vehicle having the presently disclosed system installed causes air to move through the paddle assembly. The moving air imparts a force upon the paddles that causes the paddles to rotate. The paddle assembly is in mechanical communication with the generator. Thus, the rotation of the motor is translated to rotation of the generator, providing for electrical power generation. The generation may be used to supply the electrical needs of various systems on the vehicle, as well as charging of the battery. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174554 | Solar Powered Wheel Apparatus - A solar powered wheel apparatus comprising one or more photovoltaic cells housed on a rotatable element connected to a rotary object such as a wheel, an electric motor, and an axial shaft, is provided. The electric motor is in electric communication with the photovoltaic cells that power the electric motor and is rigidly connected to the rotatable element that houses the photovoltaic cells. The axial shaft is rotatably connected to the electric motor and rigidly connected to a support structure of the rotary object. The electric motor converts electrical energy produced by the photovoltaic cells into mechanical energy causing the electric motor to rotate about the axial shaft. The rotation of the electric motor rotates the rigidly connected rotatable element that houses the photovoltaic cells. The rotation of the rotatable element housing the photovoltaic cells removes heat from the photovoltaic cells and causes rotation of the connected rotary object. | 07-21-2011 |
20110186360 | Jumping for Reaching Denied Terrain - A surface vehicle capable of overcoming obstacles is disclosed in which the vehicle accelerates vertically while having a horizontal velocity. The vehicle has a frame and at least three wheels attached to the frame to which a horizontal propulsion system is coupled. Further, a vertical propulsion system is coupled to the frame and the wheels. The vertical propulsion system is capable of providing a force to such wheels normal to the surface so that the vehicle separates from the surface. The vehicle has an electronic control unit coupled to the vertical propulsion system to automatically control its operation. Further, sensors are used to evaluate the characteristics of the surface that pertain to supporting a vertical acceleration/deceleration. | 08-04-2011 |
20110198135 | WIND TURBINE MOUNTED ON CAR - The invention relaxes to a transport technical field and more precisely to power plants of cars and trucks arid may be used as a power plant of buses, motorcycles, electro-mobiles, in rolling stocks (electromotive, locomotive, carriage, van, etc.), metro, tram, trolleybus, in water-borne transportation and in air transport as well as for 2 creation of local power stations. The declared invention is characterized in that a combined aerodynamic power-plant (CAPP) in a vehicle motion generates by means of incoming air flow an electric energy and distributes it between the vehicle wheels. A quantity of the energy generated in air units of the power plant CAPP makes up not less than 50% of energy necessary and sufficient for uniform rectilinear motion of the vehicle. The construction of the power plant CAPP is smoothly combined with modern standard vehicles and with their power plants both in the electro-mobiles and the vehicles with hybrid power plants essentially improving their technical and ecological characteristics. | 08-18-2011 |
20110240380 | SUNSHINE ANGLE ADJUSTABLE SOLAR ENERGY ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR - A sunshine angle adjustable solar energy electric wheel chair, a solar energy cell is mounted on the electric wheel chair so as to charge up a storage battery, left and right horizontal pipes for mounting the cell are supported by four lifted stand pipes, the height of the lifted stand pipes is adjusted, i.e. the sunshine angle may be adjusted at six azimuth, so that the charging current is maximized. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247885 | SOLAR POWERED AIRPORT BAGGAGE CART - A solar powered baggage cart that includes a baggage container portion, an operator platform, front wheels and rear wheels underlying the baggage cart for supporting, and an array of photo-voltaic cells located in an overlying relationship to the container. The cells are in electrical communication with a bank of batteries through a charging control circuit for charging the batteries, which are mounted under the baggage cart and are electrically connected to one or more electric motor/pumps. The electric motor/pumps are in mechanical communication with respective drive motors and brakes for the front and rear wheels. The baggage cart is configured to steer in one of three modes, a front wheel steer mode, a rear wheel assist steer mode or a crab steer mode. | 10-13-2011 |
20110266075 | Energy Generation System for Electric, Hybrid and Conventional Vehicles - The vehicle electrical energy generation system which employs one or a plurality of fans operatively engaged with a generator or alternator to generate electrical power. Incoming wind moves past fans engaged to rotate alternators or generators and exits to a secondary conduit as moving air. The moving air is directed to one or a plurality of conduits leading to one or a plurality of moving-air employing components from a group including, a de-fogging component, a windshield defroster, a windshield de-icing component, a wind powered windshield wiper, a passenger heating system, a battery heating component, and a battery cooling compartment. | 11-03-2011 |
20110297459 | SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE - The electric car is practically entirely covered in solar cells. Further, transparent solar cells are incorporated into the windshield and into the other windows of the car. The various features of the car give it considerable autonomy. | 12-08-2011 |
20120031686 | Mobile Product Retail System and Methods Thereof - The present disclosure pertains to a vehicle for transporting or vending refrigerated product having a peripheral body extending vertically from the supporting surface, the peripheral body having a driver area, retail area, and cooling area, a bulk head for dividing the retail area from the cooling area, and an auxiliary power system for powering at least one electrical component, having a battery bank and a charging mechanism, the charging mechanism having a vehicle charging system, shore power charging system, and solar array charging system, the charging mechanism imparting electrical charge to the battery bank, where the electrical component is a temperature control system for maintaining the temperature of the cooling area within a desired temperature range. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043143 | Solar Electric Vehicle with Foldable Body Panels on a Sun Tracking Chassis - A solar electric vehicle (SEV) with large foldable surface area that can be oriented towards the sun for peak generation of electricity. The surfaces of the SEV are mounted on a flexible chassis for elevation tracking, while the drive train provides azimuth tracking. The SEV also integrates the conversion of power from various sources, to various storage or power consumption devices. | 02-23-2012 |
20120061152 | METHOD FOR GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM SOLAR PANELS FOR EMERGENCY AND UTILITY VEHICLES - A method for generating electricity from solar power to an emergency and utility vehicles relying on a photovoltaic panels ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120073885 | Motorized vehicle with expanded solar panel capacity - A motorized vehicle having a plurality of solar panels for charging at least one battery, comprises: a) a motorized vehicle having motor power means and having an internal structure to accommodate at least one person, and having an external body structure, the motorized vehicle having a predetermined top-view footprint; b) at least one storage battery having a capacity in excess of the motorized vehicle starting requirements and adapted to power at least one non-starter mechanism; c) a plurality of solar panels having an active solar cell top and a solar cell support bottom, at least one of the plurality of solar panels physically connected to the external body structure of the motor vehicle and electrically connected to the at least one storage battery; the plurality of solar panels having a first position and a second position wherein at least one of the plurality of solar panels is positioned within the footprint in first position and at least one of the plurality of solar panels extends beyond the footprint in the second position, wherein the active solar cell top of all of the plurality of solar panels face upwardly in both the first position and the second position; and d) a solar panel movement mechanism for moving at least one of the plurality of solar panels from the first position to the second position and from the second position to the first position. | 03-29-2012 |
20120085587 | Wind Power for Electric Cars - A modular wind turbine device mountable in a plurality of locations along the exterior of a vehicle. The device comprises a low profile air inlet, a rotatable turbine that utilizes incoming air flow for motive power, and an alternator device for transforming the rotation of the turbine into usable electric power. The air inlet is a raised air scoop that protrudes from the external surface of the vehicle, similar to forced air induction inlets or brake cooling inlets on current vehicles. The inlet is shrouded with a mesh screen to prevent discrete objects from entering or interfering with the turbine device. The turbine is an elongated cylinder with protruding fins that utilize the pressure of the incoming air flow to spin about its central axis. A side-mounted alternator provides a core that spins within a stator to produce an electric current. The electric current is fed to a power management system for controlling and powering a battery pack. The device is ideal for offsetting electric power usage in electric cars by utilizing the overflowing air pressure to induce mechanical motion and create an onboard power generation source. | 04-12-2012 |
20120125700 | Electric and other vehicles with wind turbine charging devices - A new method for a continuous operating electric vehicle has been disclosed an electric vehicle can be made to operate on a consistent basis by installing a wind turbine generator as a charging device, as the vehicle moves along the turbine delivers the charging volts and amps needed to charge the batteries. | 05-24-2012 |
20120181095 | Apparatus for Farming, Gardening and Landscaping - The instant invention is an electric machine/tractor particularly intended for farming, gardening and landscaping and is nonpolluting and self charging. The tractor accommodates standard farm implements and can supply electrical power to remote areas. To achieve these goals, the machine is comprised of a frame and wheels which are driven independently by hydraulic motors powered by a variable volume, hydrostatic pump that is driven in line, by an electric motor that also drives a hydraulic lift pump and a power-take-off shaft through belts. The hydrostatic pump is controlled by the operator for forward and reverse motion. The electric motor is powered by batteries and the batteries can be recharged by an on-board photoelectric panel. A combination charger/inverter is located aboard the tractor to charge the batteries from any 110V A.C. power outlet or generate 110V A.C. electrical power from the tractor. | 07-19-2012 |
20120211286 | HYBRID VARIANT AUTOMOBILE DRIVE - The present invention relates to a hybrid variant automobile drive which improves a fuel efficiency of the automobile while retaining an acceleration profile of the automobile. In one embodiment, the present invention includes an engine, wheels, and/or a supplemental motor. The engine primarily drives the wheels, but can be aided by the supplemental motor. An amount of force supplied by the engine can be dependent on an amount of force supplied by the supplemental motor. The supplemental motor uses alternative energy sources aside from the fuel used by the engine to drive the wheels. The supplemental motor can be powered by a capacitor which is charged by an energy generation unit. The energy generation unit can generate energy using, for example, solar panels, a ram induction generator, a regenerative braking unit, and/or a heat exchange unit. | 08-23-2012 |
20120234612 | RAM AIR GENERATOR FOR AN AUTOMOBILE - The present invention relates to a ram air generator for an automobile, and more specifically to a ram air generator which improves an efficiency of an automobile. In one embodiment, the automobile can have, for example, an engine, a radiator, an ac condenser unit, and/or a ram air generator which can be located in an ambient air flow both of an engine. The automobile can also include a battery and/or a DC-DC converter connected to the ram air generator. The ram air generator receives ambient air in the ambient air flow path and generates energy from the ambient air. The energy generated by the ram air generator can be used to charge a battery and/or supply power to electronic devices through a DC-DC converter. The ram air generator can include a shroud, a fan blade assembly, an energy generation unit, and/or a regulator. | 09-20-2012 |
20130000994 | Solar-powered hybrid vehicles - A solar-powered hybrid vehicle disclosed in the present invention comprises a vehicle body, a vehicle energy configuration system, and a brake energy recovery system. The vehicle body collects solar energy through a collection system of solar energy. The solar energy collected is stored in the vehicle energy configuration system of the vehicle. The brake energy recovery device is connected with a battery through a solar charging circuit. A sensor is provided between the vehicle energy configuration system and the battery. The body energy configure system is connected with an automatic control system, an external charging interface and an electric motor. Through the integration of a number of technical solutions, the present invention reduces energy consumption, improves the level of utilization of solar energy, and is more fashionable and fit for human use. | 01-03-2013 |
20130043082 | Vehicle Air Turbine - A vehicle air turbine has a vehicle body and an air turbine assembly includes an air turbine blade mounted on a turbine frame. The turbine frame is mounted on a rotating axle, and the rotating axle is mounted to the vehicle body. An air inlet is mounted in front of the air turbine with an air outlet behind the air turbine. A front wing is connected to a wing frame to form an airfoil for directing air through the turbine. The front wing is movable relative to the wing frame, and the airfoil is inverted to draw air into the air inlet. A turbine inlet deflector directs air flow towards a turbine inlet portion. A generator can be mounted to the rotating axle for generating electricity. | 02-21-2013 |
20130081884 | AUTOMATIC CONVEYING DEVICE - An automatic conveying device includes a conveyer bracket, a wheel assembly, a transmission mechanism, and a loading assembly. The wheel assembly is rotatably assembled to a bottom portion of the conveyer bracket for supporting the conveyer bracket. The transmission mechanism is assembled within the conveyer bracket and connected with the wheel assembly, thereby driving the wheel assembly to rotate. The loading assembly is mounted upon the conveyer bracket and movably assembled with the transmission mechanism, for accepting objects as a load and driving the transmission mechanism to work. The loading assembly moves downward relative to the conveyer bracket under the weight of the objects placed on the loading assembly, and is capable of moving upward back to its original position, when the objects are removed. | 04-04-2013 |
20130092457 | SOLAR POWER IN A VEHICLE - A photovoltaic apparatus for a vehicle including a plurality of solar modules electrically isolated from each other and adapted to receive solar radiation and convert the radiation to electrical energy. The apparatus includes at least one DC/DC converter electrically coupled to the electrically isolated modules adapted to receive the electrical energy from the solar modules and boost the voltage to be delivered to at least one component of the vehicle. The solar modules include a plurality of solar cells adapted to receive solar radiation and convert the radiation to electrical energy. | 04-18-2013 |
20130186697 | WHEELCHAIR SAFETY, POWER AND SHADE DEVICE AND METHOD - The Safety, Power and Shade Device is a system usable with wheelchairs providing an upright and horizontal frame attachable by brackets to a wheelchair seat back. The frame allows for the installation of safety and illumination lights, a solar panel for supplemental recharging of an electric wheelchair battery and a means of shelter or shade. The frame assembly is constructed to allow the horizontal frame to fold over and behind the wheelchair for a vertical relationship with the frame upright. | 07-25-2013 |
20130264129 | ELECTRIC VEHICLE WITH ENERGY PRODUCING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - An energy-producing system comprising an axle configured to be driven by an electric vehicle's wheels when in motion. The axle supports a series of wind-catching cups contained within an aerodynamic housing configured to direct air to the cups while also increasing the air speed. During vehicle motion, the cups are acted upon by rushing air causing the rotation of the axle such that the rotation may be transferred into energy via a generator/alternator linked thereto. A series of similarly polarized magnets integrated on said cups and/or spacers and/or housing proximate thereto further maintain the axle in motion during short vehicle stops. The system extends the life of the batteries between charges as well the distance the vehicle can travel between charges. | 10-10-2013 |
20130270016 | SOLAR ELECTRIC SCOOTER WITH REMOVABLE BATTERY MODULE - A solar electric scooter with a removable battery module is disclosed. According to one preferred embodiment, an apparatus is provided for transportation comprising one or more batteries capable receiving and storing an electric charge within the removable battery module. An electric motor may be capable of providing rotational velocity to one or more wheels upon receiving power from the electric batteries. A one or more photovoltaic modules may comprise solar cells capable of providing electric charge to the one or more batteries. The removable battery module is capable of being removed from the scooter and independently charged via an a/c outlet. | 10-17-2013 |
20130284524 | POWER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES AND FACILITIES - A power system for a vehicle or a facility utilizing an electric traction motor which is operated by a bank of batteries. The batteries are charged by a fuel operated electrical generator which is cooled by a radiator. A solar cell provides additional electrical output to the bank of batteries, while a ram air turbine may be employed for added electrical power or for regenerative braking. The traction motor operates a drive shaft through a differential gear mechanism to operate the wheels of the vehicle. | 10-31-2013 |
20130299251 | SOLAR-POWERED QUADRICYCLE WITH REGENERATIVE AND DISSIPATIVE BRAKING - A solar-powered vehicle with regenerative and mechanical braking includes a chassis or frame, a seat mounted to the frame, a rear axle rotatably supported on the frame, spaced apart left and right rear wheels mounted on the rear axle, and at least one front wheel mounted on the frame. The vehicle includes a selectively engageable regenerative braking system and a selectively engageable mechanical braking system. A lever for engaging the braking systems has three positions, wherein at a first position a reed switch on the lever engages a magnetic source, disabling the regenerative braking system. At a second position, the reed switch disengages the magnetic source, enabling the regenerative braking system. At a third position of the lever, the mechanical braking system is engaged. | 11-14-2013 |
20140076641 | SELF RECHARGEABLE SYNERGY DRIVE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - Wheels may be equipped with a stator and rotor to induce current to generate electricity as the wheels rotate or to slow down the wheels in response to the application of a brake of the vehicle. Air may be sucked through the wheels through mesh screens to create air flow that passes through ductwork to reach a turbine generator, which generates electricity in response to blade rotation from air flow. A roof mounted solar energy conversion system may generate electricity. A vehicle power supply boosts its energy from all the electricity generated. | 03-20-2014 |
20140209396 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR USING AIR/WIND POWER TO CHARGE/RE-CHARGE VEHICLE BATTERIES - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques that harness air/wind power to charge and/or re-charge a battery of a vehicle that is at least partially electrically powered. In certain example embodiments, air/wind enters into a channel formed in a vehicle and turns a turbine which, in turn, generates electricity that may be used to charge and/or re-charge a battery of the vehicle. In certain example embodiments, the velocity of the air/wind may be increased within the channel by virtue of features including, for example, retractable and/or directional vanes and/or side wall elements that help create constricting locations (or choke points). In certain example embodiments, the velocity of the air/wind may be increased within the channel by virtue of features that produce the Coanda effect. Thus, for instance, both the Venturi effect and the Coanda effect may be used to increase the efficiency of the overall system. | 07-31-2014 |
20140326520 | KINETIC POWER SYSTEM FOR VEHICLES - A kinetic power system for DC motor-driven vehicles, the system comprising a chassis-based power generating assembly and an optional roof-based power generating assembly, the former being in electrical communication with the vehicle's DC motor(s) and battery array, the latter being in electrical communication with the battery array only. Both assemblies include at least one fan blade rotatably mounted to a rotor shaft of a DC generator. The fan blades turn under the influence of air velocity provided by the wind and/or via motion of the vehicle (kinetic energy) to drive the generator(s) and produce an electric current which is then delivered either directly to the DC motor or indirectly to the battery array via an onboard inverter which converts the direct current to alternating current. Embodiments including photovoltaic cells are also described. | 11-06-2014 |
20140374174 | HYBRID VEHICLE WITH MULTIPLE ENERGY SUB-SYSTEMS - A hybrid vehicle includes a frame, at least two wheels carried by the frame, an internal combustion subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels, an electrical subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels and recapturing kinetic energy during deceleration events, a pneumatic subsystem driving at least one of the two wheels and recapturing kinetic energy during deceleration events, and a control subsystem selectively operating the internal combustion, electrical and pneumatic subsystems. | 12-25-2014 |
20150021106 | COOLER CART - A cooler cart including: a cooler, where the cooler includes a tub insert; a lid, where the lid provides access to the tub insert; a solar panel array, where the solar panel provides an energy source; a motor, where a rechargeable battery provides power for the motor; and at least two wheels, wherein the wheels are propelled by the motor. In one particular embodiment, the motor may be powered by a 12-volt rechargeable battery. The battery may also supply power to a portable adaptor, wherein the portable adaptor provides a means to recharge portable electronic devices. The tub insert comprises a main portion of the cooler. | 01-22-2015 |
20150075880 | ELECTRIC CART FOR FACILITATING THE HARVESTING OF BERRIES AND OTHER CROPS - An electric cart for facilitating the harvesting of berries and other crops comprising a steering side wheel assembly with a front steering wheel and a rear drive wheel connected by a first connecting member and a caster side wheel assembly comprising a front caster wheel and a rear drive wheel connected by a second connecting member. Both drive wheels are connected to battery-powered motors. A main cross-bar connects the castor side wheel assembly to the steering side wheel assembly and maintains an adjustable distance between the first and second connecting members. The invention preferably includes a plurality of solar panels that charge the batteries that supply power to the first and second battery-powered motors. | 03-19-2015 |
20150107914 | All Electric / Electrical Vehicles - An electric vehicle may include a first drive axle to drive a first wheel of the electric vehicle, a first electric motor mounted directly on the first drive axle, a power supply such as a battery to power the first electric motor, and a controller to control the electric motor. The electric vehicle may include a second drive axle to drive a second wheel and a second electric motor mounted on the second drive axle. The electric motor may be only mounted on the first drive axle. The battery may be formed from an array of batteries. | 04-23-2015 |
20150129325 | SOLAR BATTERY MOUNTING STRUCTURE FOR VEHICLE - A solar battery mounting structure for a vehicle mounts a solar battery module on the roof of a vehicle body. The solar battery module includes a glass panel and sealant located on a side of the glass panel that faces the inside of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Solar battery cells are sealed in the sealant. A roof reinforcing member bridges over the roof of the vehicle body. The solar battery module includes a through portion that extends to the glass panel through the sealant. Adhesive is provided in the through portion. The adhesive bonds and fixes the glass panel to the roof reinforcing member. | 05-14-2015 |
20150290982 | Designer tires - The specific nature of my invention is to manufacture Designer Tires. Which are tires in assorted colors completely rubber dyed with its rims and wheels in Designer Tires Colors also. | 10-15-2015 |
20150344081 | Vehicle - A vehicle includes a highly aerodynamic body for two passengers side by side with two non-steering front wheels spaced apart across the body and covered by exterior panes and a single rear steering ground wheel The bottom panel is planar and the rear wheel is carried in a disk in the plane which rotates to steer with a self centering cam. A hybrid drive system includes batteries and ultra-capacitors charged by regeneration operated by a separate foot pedal. The body includes a full width door that hinges at the front | 12-03-2015 |
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20160030273 | MULTI-PURPOSE SOLAR POWER SAFE WALKER - A multi-purpose solar power safe walker for a user having waist or knee problems, in which a support is attached to legs, and the legs have wheels with an elastic member embedded in the legs. The use is able to walk while sitting on the support halfway such that half or more of the weight of the user is relieved, thus minimizing loads being burdened to the knees or waist and enabling the user to walk by themselves. Further, the safe walker uses solar energy as power so as to be equipped with a source for generating low-carbon green energy. The use of the safe walker can be extended to a hospital room or to a medical or shopping use, thereby enabling the safe walker to be used for multi purposes. | 02-04-2016 |
20160089970 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE SOLAR PANEL - A vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes an engine, a vehicle body panel, a photovoltaic unit attached to the vehicle body panel, and a cooling arrangement. The cooling arrangement includes a heat exchanger and a first cooling loop configured to accept heat from the engine and reject heat through the heat exchanger. The cooling arrangement also includes a second cooling loop configured to accept heat from the photovoltaic unit and reject heat through the heat exchanger. | 03-31-2016 |
20160122956 | PORTABLE REMOTE-CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN CONTROL SYSTEM - A movable robotic-like assembly which includes an upper body portion, a base portion and a wheel assembly for supporting the base portion and for moving the movable assembly. Signage is provided in the upper body portion, featuring instructions in a first portion for vehicles, including a stop indication, and signage in a second portion approximately 90° from the previous portion for pedestrians waiting to cross the street in which vehicles are traveling. A motor assembly drives the wheel assembly. A controller separate from the moving assembly remotely controls the movement and the operation of the movable assembly. | 05-05-2016 |
20160159230 | VEHICLE-BODY INTEGRATED TYPE SOLAR CELL FOR VEHICLE - The present invention relates to a solar cell for a vehicle which can be integrated with a vehicle-body. The solar cell includes an ultrathin-film solar cell layer formed on a flexible ultrathin-film substrate such that the solar cell can be attached to the vehicle body without creases and the solar cell may be easily applied to the vehicle even without changing design of the vehicle body. Further, electric power controllers are individually connected to the respective solar cells attached to the respective parts of the vehicle, thereby minimizing a loss of energy caused by a difference in operating performance between the solar cells. | 06-09-2016 |
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